15 Dolphin and Snorkeling Trips in Egypt Worth Flying For

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Our pick

Join Go Shalabi for an eight-hour yacht trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish. You get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ahmed, Ashraf, Talal, and Sabry help swimmers of different abilities. Bring warm clothes in winter, as wind can make the boat feel cold.

“I loved the snorkelling and how interactive the hosts were! Each island we visited everyone was friendly and helped with any issues”

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2.Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,141 reviews · from $40

You’ll ride a fast speedboat from Hurghada with a captain and snorkeling guide, search for wild dolphins, visit two or three reef sites, and stop at a sandy island or shallow sandbank. Lunch, fruit, drinks, gear, hotel transfers, and an optional five-minute parasail flight are included.

“Fantastic experience. Captain Karim & Ahmed couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you both for the perfect end to our trip to Egypt!! 🌟🌟🌟”

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3.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,819 reviews · from $25

Join Mido and the crew from Hurghada’s Public Beach Number 9 for a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea boat trip. Look for wild dolphins, snorkel at two coral reefs, eat lunch on board, and try the banana boat and sofa boat. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, but guides work hard to find them.

“I really enjoyed everything , snorkeling was a lot of fun , the guide was fun and helpful , always looking for everybody , the lunch was also good.Great experience , would recommend to everyone 😁❤️”

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4.6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,624 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Join Go Shalabi for an eight-hour Hurghada speedboat trip with three snorkeling stops, a shipwreck, Giftun National Park, Orange Bay, Magawish, Nemo Bay, and Juzur Abu Monqar. Guides such as Basil, Omar, and Fatih are known for helping nervous swimmers. Dolphins are possible, but never guaranteed. Lunch and parasailing cost extra.

“Absolutely amazing day out. We had Bazel and he made it so enjoyable and memorable. We was super impressed by his finding of the best spot to snorkel, including the ship wreck! I would recommend this trip to anyone who is thinking about doing it.”

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5.Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,104 reviews · from $9Best value

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea with Delight Trips, cruising to Dolphin House for guided snorkeling, reef stops, lunch, refreshments, and water sports. Mustafa is praised for helping nervous beginners, while Abdallah handles guest arrangements. Dolphins are possible but never guaranteed, and some fees and distant transfers cost extra.

“Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling – Hurghada The Tour Operator: The tour operator provided an excellent experience. The entire staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and clear in their communication, creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere on the boat. They played music during the trip, which added to the vibe, and importantly, they were never pushy—unlike other tours, they didn’t even ask for a review. The food onboard was decent (nothing fancy, but it was nice that you could take as much as you wanted). Additionally, the pickup and drop-off process was seamless and well-organized. The Activity: Unfortunately, we had some bad luck with the weather—it was very windy with lots…”

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6.ROYAL Dolphin House & Water Sports Snorkeling Sea Trip – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · from $10Top rated

Cruise from Hurghada to the Dolphin House reserve for up to eight hours of dolphin watching, guided snorkeling, coral reefs, lunch, and water activities. Hotel pickup, equipment, and refreshments are included. Dolphin sightings are possible but not guaranteed, and a €5 national park fee is paid in cash.

“We had an amazing day, we we able to swim with dolphins and see them many times. The snorkeling was very nice although a bit rushed at times and it could have been better to give more freedom to the experience swimmers. Eslam took great care of us and he was a star during the whole experience. Shukran habibi! I wholeheartedly recomment the day out.”

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7.Dolphin & Coral Reef Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · from $29

Spend 6 to 7 hours on the Red Sea with dolphin watching, two guided snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, and a banana or sofa boat ride. Guides such as Walid, Mustafa, Rawy, Mohammed, and Toty are praised for clear instruction and friendly help. Bring a towel, sun cover, and patience: dolphins are wild, and departure can run late.

“Really good experience, my first time snorkelling, I loved it! Also we got to see the dolphins bonus!”

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8.3-Island Speedboat, Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 426 reviews · 7 hours

You’ll ride a private speedboat from Hurghada with a captain and English-speaking guide, stopping at two reef sites, Orange Bay, Magawish Island, and Abu Monkar sandbank. Dolphin sightings are possible, with an 80% stated chance. Expect fruit, drinks, snorkeling gear, shade, and a lively day on the water.

“the tour was great and the guides were both fantastic. I wish we could have had longer time snorkeling and visiting abu mongar.”

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9.PRIVATE! | 4-hour Speed Boat Trip | Swim With Dolphins, Snorkeling & Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews

From Hurghada Marina, take a private speedboat with a captain and snorkeling guide to Red Sea reefs, dolphin areas, and a shallow island stop. You may snorkel at Carless Reef or Omo Gamaar, visit the Giftun Islands, and swim near dolphins in open water. Guides such as Islam, Mohammed, and Said have helped beginners and children feel at ease.

“Captain Islam was fantastic! He made us feel safe as beginner swimmers and like we were on a real adventure! He held my hand until I was comfortable to swim across the coral reef by myself and saw the most beautiful and colorful fish! The highlight of the trip were the dolphins that greeted us in the spot he predicted! A whole family jumping, twisting and waving their fins! This is a memory I will savor for the rest of my life! I highly recommend!”

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10.Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $26

Set out from Public Beach Number 9 in Hurghada for a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea cruise with FTS Travels. You will search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two reef sites with provided gear, enjoy a buffet lunch and soft drinks, and try the banana boat and sofa boat. Sightings are not guaranteed, and some boats may feel busy.

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11.Sataya Dolphin House Snorkel Trip – Marsa Alam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $92

Set out early from Marsa Alam for the two-hour boat ride to Sataya Reef, where spinner dolphins often gather. A guide provides equipment and safety instructions before two snorkeling stops, followed by lunch, soft drinks, coffee, and tea on board. Dolphins are wild, so sightings and close encounters are never guaranteed. Ahmed, Sassa, and Mustapha are among the Marsa Waves team members praised for attentive service.

“Nous avons fait 3 excursions avec Marsa Waves et franchement ce ne fut que du bonheur !! Une équipe adorable, aux petits soins et hyper professionnelle. Organisation impeccable, plongée snorkeling très sécurisée avec un guide à chaque fois et plein de petites attentions qui font que vous passez un moment inoubliable 🤩🥰 Nous avons eu la chance de trouver le Dugong de la baie et de nager avec lui, c’était tellement émouvant !! Encore merci à Ahmed, Sassa et Mustapha 🤗 Quant à la sortie à Sataya Reef, encore une journée extraordinaire à tous points de vue 🤗♥️ pouvoir nager avec des dauphins, un rêve !! Et la encore, une…”

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12.Dolphin House Samadai Reef Boat Snorkeling Trip from Marsa Alam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $74

Spend about nine hours traveling from Marsa Alam to Shaab Samadai, known as Dolphin House. You get two guided snorkeling sessions, equipment, life vest, drinks, a buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and time at Crystal Temple Reef. Dolphins are wild, so sightings are never guaranteed.

“Wonderful experience with dolphins in Marsa Alam in a very friendly atmosphere. and the food is wow.”

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13.Marsa Alam:Sataya Reefs Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $90

Travel from Marsa Alam to Sataya Reef, known as Dolphin House, for two guided snorkeling sessions in a protected Red Sea lagoon. You may swim near wild spinner dolphins, explore coral gardens, and spot colorful fish. The $90 trip includes transfers, equipment, lunch, drinks, and shaded boat seating, but the journey can take several hours each way.

“It was really nice, 😍 everyone on the boat was super friendly”

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14.Sea Trip to Dolphin House & Snorkeling With Lunch – Marsa Alam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $54

From central Marsa Alam hotels, you’ll ride by air-conditioned vehicle to the harbor, then cruise to Sataya Reef, known as Dolphin House. The day includes two snorkeling stops, a guide, equipment, lunch, drinks, and time near wild spinner dolphins. The sea crossing can take several hours, so bring motion-sickness medicine, a towel, and patience.

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15.Dolphin House Reef Snorkeling Sea Trip With Transfer – Marsa Alam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $52

Set out from Marsa Alam with a guide for the two to two-and-a-half-hour boat ride to Sataya Reef, known as Dolphin House. Snorkel among spinner dolphins, coral gardens, caves, and tunnels, then enjoy fresh lunch, fruit, water, soda, tea, or coffee aboard a spacious boat before returning by hotel transfer.

“Everything great, from boat, staff, food and respect for the environment and habitat of the dolphinsAuto-translated”

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